About Us
Welcome to Literacy Learn, your trusted source for high-quality, research-backed Science of Reading resources for reading teachers!
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower teachers and parents by providing expert guidance, information, support, and a comprehensive range of resources designed to nurture and develop important literacy skills in children.
We understand the challenges faced by reading teachers, classroom educators, administrators, and parents as they work to meet the needs of diverse learners. Our goal is to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to unlock the full potential of every child.
All of our resources are influenced by the body of research known as the Science of Reading (Structured Literacy). We provide reliable and knowledgeable content that reflects current research and best practices in literacy instruction, from the foundational building blocks of literacy to higher-level skills.
Our Founders
Literacy Learn was founded in February 2021 by Katie and Laura, a dynamic duo (and sisters!) driven by a shared passion for empowering teachers of reading.
Katelyn Rigg, M.Ed, C-SLDS
Katie is the subject matter expert and oversees all of the content shared through Literacy Learn. She is also the team lead in our Dyslexia Therapy group practice.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a Master of Education with a Reading Specialist Certification. She also holds an advanced CERI certification as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (C-SLDS).
Over the course of her 16-year career as a teacher in public schools, Katie has worked as a Certified Reading Specialist and Reading Teacher in both elementary and secondary schools. Her hands-on teaching experience includes teaching students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences.
Katie also works as an Assistant Professor of Education and as a subject matter expert (SME) in the School of Education. She engages with undergraduate students pursuing teacher licensure and tailors her classes to align with the research-based Science of Reading, helping to shape the future educators of tomorrow.
She completed her Practicum in Structured Literacy through Lexercise and is Orton-Gillingham (OG) Certified. She is a professional member of the International Dyslexia Association.
Katie has completed various OG trainings through the Orton-Gillingham Academy, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, and Lexercise.
Laura Miner
Laura handles the email, social media, editing, and photography for Literacy Learn. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Human Services.
Laura is Orton-Gillingham (OG) trained from Lexercise and completed coursework in The Structure of Written English.
For the last ten years, Laura worked as a professional food blogger and content creator, sharing her passions through various online platforms. She began home schooling and virtual schooling during COVID, and discovered a newfound passion for educating young children.
What We Do
Free Resources
You’ll find hundreds of free resources on our website such as printable worksheets, activities and games, informative articles, and more to support literacy development for the various needs children at different levels. We cover various topics such as phonics, spelling, morphology, and more.
If you’re working on a certain SOR skill or topic, chances are that we’ve got some materials to help! Use the search tool or browse the menus on our site to check.
Important: To download free printables from our website, scroll to the “Download & Print” section, then click the blue download button.
Literacy Learn Plus
Literacy Learn Plus, a members-only Science of Reading email newsletter, was launched in late 2023 by reader request. Members can join on a monthly or yearly basis to get weekly informative emails on SOR topics, instant downloads, access to our printables library, exclusive resources, and more!
Dyslexia Therapy
In 2024, we began offering online Dyslexia Therapy for struggling readers through Reading Services by Literacy Learn.
Families and schools can choose from a variety of research-backed Structured Literacy offerings to help children improve their skills and gain confidence in reading.
Where to Start
Get ready to embark on an exciting learning journey with Literacy Learn! Sign up for emails to keep up to date, and be sure to explore our vast selection of FREE resources carefully curated for both parents and educators.
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Your support in driving traffic to our website allows us to continue offering so many resources affordably or free of charge.
Together, let’s inspire a new generation of readers!